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Radio: World of Brass

Plenty of great music to be heard with John Maines.

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World of Brass Radio:
Presented by John Maines www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!

Also catch up with previous programmes
For requests or info contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

20th January:
Includes City of Bradford’s winning performance at the Nationals!

Rousseau
Ray Ogg
Govan Citadel
Conductor: Allan Ramsay

Symphony of Thanksgiving
Dean Goffin
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

My Favourite Things
Alan Fernie
Fodens
Solo: Glyn Williams

Jubilance
William Himes
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman
Solo: James Fountain

New York Profile
Richard Philips
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

Donegal Bay
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Duet: Derek & Stephen Kane
Piano: Susan Avison

Swingin’ Matilda
Philip Wilby
Tredegar Town
Conductor: Ian Porthouse

Darkness Visible
Richard Grantham
City of Bradford
Conductor: Lee Skipsey

Trombola
Frank Bryce
Kingdom Brass
Conductor: Andrew Duncan
Trio: Simon Johnson, Davie Frame and Bill Sandell

Home of Legends
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Cory
Conductor: Robert Childs


27th January
Includes Brunel Brass’s winning performance at the Nationals!

South Shields Celebration
Martin Cordner
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

King of Heaven
Kenneth Downie
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Danzon No. 2
Arturo Marquez
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Comedian's Galop
Dmitri Kabalevsky
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman

The Old Rugged Cross
George Bennard arr Erik Leidzen
Solo: Derek Kane
piano: Susan Avison

Legends of Cyfarthfa
Matt Hall
Tredegar Town
Conducor: Ian Porthouse

Stardust
Hoagy Carmichael
Kingdom Brass
Conductor: Andrew Duncan
Solo: Simon Johnson

Portrait of a City
Philip Sparke
Brunel Brass
Conductor: John Winterflood

Euphonium Concerto 1st Mov.
Karl Jenkins
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Solo: David Childs

Finale from Organ Symphony
Camille Saint-Saen
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman

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New Zealand

Enjoy the action from New Zealand

July 4 • You can tune in and enjoy the action from the world's oldest National Championships being held in Christchurch.


Music for isolation

Svalbard isolation inspires new CD release

July 3 • The forthcoming CD release from the acclaimed tuba and saxophone duo of Gideon Jukes and Rie Takeuchi is inspired by one of the world's most northern settlements.


Tone Halo

Tone Halo makes sound impression on global customers

July 3 • CalderpipsMusic's 'Tone Halo' makes a mark on the brass accessory market place.


Brass Band week

Nationwide span for Brass Band Week

July 3 • You can enjoy bands in the north, south, east and west of the country for the Brass Band Week of performances.


Brass Bands England - Brass Band Week

Saturday 5 July • Nation wide


Besses Boys' Band - Besses Boys' Band Summer Concert

Saturday 5 July • The Derby High School, Radcliffe Rd, Bury BL9 9NH


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band - Summer Concert

Sunday 6 July • Community Church Putney, Werter Road. SW15 2LL


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


Concert Brass Poynton

July 4 • Concert Brass Poynton: No Contesting - Not a learners Band. Rehearse on Wednesday Evenings between 8.00 to 10.00pm (short comfort break). We seek a front row cornet and a Tenor Horn and A Tenor Trombone and Bass Trom too..


Ocean Brass

July 4 • Ocean Brass are inviting applications for a kit player, as we prepare for an exciting schedule of concerts and contests in the second section through 2025 and beyond! We rehearse Thursdays 8pm-10pm, Banister Park Bowls Club, Southampton, SO50 9HT


Haverhill Silver Band

July 3 • Haverhill Silver Band (championship section) seeks a PRINCIPAL CORNET. This is a superb opportunity to lead East Anglia's premier brass band on the concert and contest stage (including the Senior Cup and Whit Friday).


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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